SM5S13A AI Analysis:
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SM5S13A product

SM5S13A

TVS - Diodes

TVS DiodeAutomotive3600WDO-218AB

The SM5S13A is a 3600W uni-directional TVS diode in a DO-218AB package, specifically AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive load dump protection.

Best for

  • Automotive load dump protection
  • Inductive load switching

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring bi-directional protection (use SM5S13CA instead)

Check before use

  • Thermal design and PCB layout for high surge currents

Key specifications

Peak Pulse Power
3600 W
Standoff Voltage
13.0 V
Clamping Voltage
21.5 V
Peak Pulse Current
167 A

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
1
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

AutomotivePower Protection

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Questions & answers

It is a 3600W Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode designed for high-reliability automotive applications.